GM ups powertrain warranty to five years, 100,000 miles
              

Automotive News | 10:00 am, September 6, 2006


DETROIT -- General Motors is increasing the powertrain warranty on all its 2007 model vehicles sold in the United States and Canada to 5 years or 100,000 miles, the automaker said today.

The powertrain warranty is transferable, without a fee, and has no deductible, GM said. Previously, GM's powertrain warranty typically was for three years or 36,000 miles.

GM said the new warranty terms would apply to 2007 models already sold. The automaker is also extending the terms of its roadside assistance and courtesy transportation programs along with the new warranty coverage.

The move is a bid by the automaker to counter successful marketing of long-term warranties by competitors such as Hyundai and Kia.

In July, rival Ford Motor Co. increased the powertrain warranty on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles for 2007 models. The warranty is five years or 60,000 miles for Ford and Mercury vehicles, and six years or 70,000 miles for Lincoln vehicles.

Now if we can just get GM to up that a little more - say 40 years or 200,000 miles (that should cover all C3's for a little bit) !!

If they would extend that to crate engines it would make me happy...I'll be buying one before too long.

Bruce.....(Aka Gunslinger)

....You want to tell everyone just what you plan to drop the Create Engine in....   LOL...

I have a feeling it may be the car up in Thurmont now...

Bob G.